Whirlpool SF380LEPT0, SF380LEPB0, SF380LEPQ0, SF369LEPQ0, SF368LEPW1 Installation Guide

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TABLEOF CONTENTS

RANGE SAFETY .......................................................................... 2

iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 4

Tools and Parts .......................................................................... 4

Location Requirements .............................................................. 4

Electrical Requirements ............................................................ 6

Gas Supply Requirements ........................................................ 6

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ 8

Unpack Range ............................................................................ 8

install Anti-Tip Bracket .............................................................. 8

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location ................................................ 9

Level Range ................................................................................ 9

Make Gas Connection ................................................................ 9

Electronic ignition System ...................................................... 10

Replace Oven Racks & Storage or Warming Drawer .............. 12

Complete installation .............................................................. 12

GAS CONVERSIONS ............................................................... 13

LP Gas Conversion .................................................................. 13

Natural Gas Conversion ........................................................... 15

RANGESAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

Al! safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or 'WARNING,"
These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't imrnediatemy
foltow instructions.

You can be kitied or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manuam must be followed to minimize_

the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, persona_ injury, or death. 1

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammaHe vapors and _iquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO _F YOU SMELL GAS:

®Do not try to _ight any appliance.
®Do not touch any e_ectrica_ switch; do not use any phone in your building.

®C_ear the room, buimding, or area of aH occupants.
®_mmediate_y call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supp_ier's

instructions.

®ff you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- _nstaHation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
,,, Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by

the State of Massachusetts.

,,, If using a ball valve, it shall be a Tohandle type.
,,, A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

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Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the antiotip bracket, if the range is moved.

Failure to fol!ow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

(NSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS

Assemble the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools
listed here.

Tools needed

,. Tape measure [] Marker or pencil
[] Flat-blade screwdriver [] Masking tape
[] Phillips screwdriver [] Pipe-joint compound

[] Level resistant to LP gas
[] Hand or electric drill [] 3/16''(4.8 mm) carbide-

tipped masonry drill bit (for

[] Hammer concrete/ceramic floors)
[] Channel lock pliers [] Noncorrosive leak-detection

[] Pipe wrench solution
[] ls/16"comb(nation wrench For LP/Natural Gas

[] %" drive ratchet Conversions
[] %" nut driver [] 1/2"combination wrench

[] 1/8"(3.2 mm) drill bit (for [] 7 mm combination wrench

wood floors) [] 7 mm nut driver

[] Size T20 Torx screwdriver

Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included.

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A.Anti-tip Bracket
B. Plasticanchors (2)

C. #10x ½"screws (2)

Brackets must be securely mounted to subfioor. Thickness of

flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to
subfioor. Longer screws are available from your local

hardware store.

Parts needed
Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas

supply and electrical supply. See "Electrical Requirements" and
"Gas Supply Requirements" sections.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do
not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.

[] It is the instaUer's responsibility to comply with installation

clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The
model/serial rating plate is located on the oven frame behind

the storage drawer panel.

[] The range should be located for convenient use in the

kitchen.

[] Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of

the sides and rear of the range.

[] To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated

surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be

provided, the risk can be reduced by lnstaUlng a range hood
that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond

the bottom of the cabinets.

[] All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be installed

must be sealed.

[] Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.
[] Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.

Given dimensions are minimum clearances.

[] The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-

tip bracket shipped with the range, see "Install Anti-Tip

Bracket" sect(on.

[] Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical

Requirements" section. Proper gas supply connection must

be available. See "Gas Supply Requirements" section.

[] Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the

floor covering can withstand at least 200°F (93°C).

[] Use an insulated pad or 1/4"(0.64 cm) plywood under range if

installing range over carpeting.

IMPORTANT: Some cabinet and building materials are not
designed to withstand the heat produced by the oven for baking

and self-cleaning. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to
make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or

sustain other damage.
Mobile Home - Additional (nstallation Requirements

The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280

(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such standard is not

applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured Home
Installations, ANSI A225.1/N FPA 501A or with local codes.

In Canada, the instaUatlon of this range must conform with the
current standards CAN/CSA-A240-1atest edition, or with local
codes.

Mobile home installations require:
[] When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must be

secured to the floor during transit. Any method of securing the
range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards

(lsted above.

ProductDimensions

Installation Clearances

Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64 cm)
countertop depth, 24" (61 cm) base cabinet depth and
36" (91.4 cm) counte_top height=

If the cabinet depth is greater than 24" (6! cm) oven frame must
extend beyond cabinet fronts by 1/2"(13 mm) minimum=

(68_9 cm)
depth with

handle

25" (63.5 cm)

29-7/8" (75.9 cm) width

36"

(91,4cm)

cooktop

height

(119.1 cm)

13" (33 cm) ./clearance to

For minimum

upper cabinet depth /top of cooktop,

30" (76,2 cm) min, see NOTE

_ opening width

18" (45.7cm)
upperside cabinet

46-7/8"

overall
height

NOTE: 24" (61 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal
cabinet is protected by not Iess than 1/4"(0=64cm) flame retardant

millboard covered with not less than No=28 MSG sheet steel,

0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0=024" (0=6mm) aluminum or
0=020" (0.5 mm) copper.

30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking
platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal

cabinet=